Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Afghanistan
Color
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Mercury, Jupiter
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
-
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.792.90-3.14
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Imperfect; basal
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
Moderate dichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6121.598-1.620
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0030.008-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spirituality
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Protection
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